I have presented Junior Achievement (JA) programs at this school for almost 3 years now across all…read moregrades at this school. I do not have any children attending the school, but my experience with JA here has given me a unique opportunity to observe the students, teachers and staff at St Emily. One would be hard pressed to find a school that could offer a better experience for their child than St Emily's does. The teachers and staff are caring individuals who are clearly dedicated to the education and welfare of the students. It is evident in viewing the organization of the classrooms and the demeanor of the students that everyone there is dedicated to ensuring that students grow and learn. The school emits a positive atmosphere that is most evident in watching the interaction among students and staff. Disrespect is seldom seen here. And one thing that really amazes me is when I see older students communicating with younger students in a caring, interested manner. On numerous occasions I have seen older students asking the younger ones how they are doing or feeling and the students carrying on peer to peer conversations regardless of their age or grade differences. "Bullying" just isn't part of the process or vocabulary here. For me, this school is the closest to the education I received in the public schools in Oak Park many years ago - an education I have treasured all my life. And while the teachers can knock their socks off trying to educate their students, credit also needs to go to the parents for the positive atmosphere too - manners and discipline start in the home! So thumbs up to the entire St. Emily family - you're doing a fantastic job f or the future of the children at your school.

I have had two students go through the preschool program at St. Peter's and it is truly the best of…read morethe best! For the 2 year old students they even have a special outdoor play area with smaller slides and toys for that age group that both of my daughters have enjoyed! Their outdoor space and playground for the prek3 and older students is fantastic too (lots of swings and slides!) and I always felt my kids were getting such a great mix of education as well as fun outdoor time at school. Utilizing sensory bins, painting, motor room, etc. my kids have enjoyed so many fun and educational activities at this school. We have had excellent teachers for the past 4 years we have been here! Even with a child with food allergies I felt very supported by the staff including her in snacks/activities and checking in with me occasionally when needed to make sure she could be included. Even more recently St. Peter has allowed students to bring their own snacks in to accommodate the many food allergies children have nowadays. Ms. Cummins by far has been the best teacher we have ever had. She updates parents daily through the school's app (which not all teachers do!) and I always feel that I know what my child is doing at school by her fantastic communication. Anytime I have questions about something and email her she gets back to me immediately. My family has been so lucky to have her for 2 of our children. She is the most passionate, knowledgeable and caring teacher. Both of my children have learned SO much and grown by being in her class, I will forever be grateful! I would highly recommend this school to anyone in Arlington Heights and the northwest suburbs of Chicago area.

I can only speak to the preschool level as my kids are still under 5. We have had 2 kids now at St…read more Peter and could honestly not be happier! Both my boys had the same 2's teacher since that's how St. Peter does it. We have been so happy and blessed and honestly this teacher is as wonderful as they come. An absolute blessing. I was actually surprised to see another review as we had the exact opposite with that teacher. Mrs. Cummins is honestly a blessing and one of the most amazing teachers. She is the reason we never considered any other option for our second child. She has embraced all the difficulties he has had in this being his first exposure to school. She is openly communicative with all the parents and kids and I can speak for the other moms in the class as well we feel we hit the jackpot with her. When any issues arise she discusses them and works with us to find a solution that best fits our child, us and finally her. Our older son has Mrs. Grissom this year and he is thriving because of her. She treats the kids with kindness, love, and teaches them confidence. My older son was always more nervous in the school settings but she has really helped him blossom. Not only are the preschool teachers amazing but the staff is so incredibly kind and loving. They know your kids by name and ask how everyone is doing. Feeling this level of care has kept us at St. Peter. You can choose anywhere for your child to go but St. Peter has always been accommodating and caring.

Cant say enough good things about this school. They have done a spectacular job right out of the…read morebox in regards to e-learning during the pandemic. It was a very smooth transition and the teachers were available for questions and maintained contact with their students through google meetings. I never realized how important a smaller classroom size was until we were faced with such a horrible situation. Our other daughter is in public high school and they were ill prepared for the type of response required.

Saint Anne School has been doing a great job with distance learning. My daughter has been able to…read morestay on top of her work and has not lost the skills and knowledge she acquired this year. The school had planned in advance to offer distance learning at the start of the school year, so that classes would not be canceled due to weather. The plan was executed at the start of the pandemic. I give all Saint Anne teachers huge props for adapting immediately and transitioning all its students to this new method.

We are new to the community and historically my family had attended private schools. My son is…read moreenrolled at Westgate and I am so pleased. The amount of progress he has made from the first day of school is amazing! The kindergarten teacher Mrs. A is outstanding. Her communication is great and the children enjoy her classroom!

My daughter arianaleigh just graduated from Thomas middle school! She loved it! Thank you for all…read moreof the wonderful teachers that supported her throughout her 3 years. She said she's sad to leave, but excited for new beginnings. Go timberwolves!

Thomas Middle School is a great middle school with wonderful, caring teachers. I went to Thomas as…read morea student and taught at Thomas as a student teacher. I had very positive experiences through both roles. The best part of this school is the culture that has been built. It celebrates student achievement while remembering it's history and heritage. I am proud to say that I am a graduate of this school. I highly recommend Thomas Middle School!

Olive Mary Stitt Elementary School is a fantastic elementary school with caring, compassionate…read moreteachers! I went there as a student. I was a student there when Mary Stitt was principal. Julia Walsh, who ran for Arlington Heights Village President, was my kindergarten teacher. Olive recently expanded their offerings to provide all day kindergarten. Recent renovations will expand physical education and other classes. I have nothing but good memories of this school. I highly recommend Olive Mary Stitt Elementary School.

Awesome school! Last year we moved to the area from NYC because of the military and looking for a…read moregood school for our daughter was a top priority. This school met all our expectations and then some. From the moment we walked in to discuss the registration the staff welcomed us with opened arms. They helped us with every step along the way and it was smooth process especially with moving half way through the school year. Now going into our second year here we still feel that this school was the right decision. Our daughter went to school at a NYC Public School and while that school is also great (FYI... P.S 122 was my elementary school also) this place really focuses on reading which is something that we feel is most important. NYC was trying to fit too many subjects all at once and for kindergarten and 1st grade we felt she should become strong in the basic foundation of education. All the teachers here are amazing and real sweethearts with the kids. But Mrs. Naughten and Mrs. Nordman are special to my family. Arlington Heights is known for its good school district and I can tell you that OMS definitely represents that.

Think Tank was an incredible resource for my daughter while she took her ACT. Her instructor Chris…read morehelped her raise her score 4 points and made her more confident in her ability to take a standardized test.

We have triplets in their senior year of high school and have been collaborating with the Think…read moreTank for a few years now, covering college preparation, ACT preparation, and tutoring. To express our experiences with Think Tank, words fall short. Their adept identification of areas for improvement and the implementation of targeted strategies resulted in phenomenal scores and outcomes. More importantly, the confidence our seniors gained throughout this process is invaluable--it's a quality that will extend far beyond their ACT scores and academic classes. We can't praise Think Tank enough for their impactful guidance.

I had been educated in the public school system my entire life until I attended St. Paul my 8th…read moregrade year. I was very nervous entering a school where most students had known everyone since pre-school. I was accepted right away and never looked back. St. Paul was a very nurturing place that felt like family. St. Paul offers many clubs and sports for students to participate and compete at a high level. If you are looking for a faith-based school, a high-quality education in a lovely neighborhood, look no further. Alum and Parish School Ministry Member

I am so grateful that we found St Paul! My son has grown academically, spiritually, socially and…read morehis confidence in himself has grown too! The teachers are loving but demanding. Principal Heinze is a warm, caring, and responsive leader. St Paul is different from other Christian Schools that I have encountered, in that they allow each child to express their unique individuality. There are no overly-strict policies for dress code, and the rules of conduct are reasonable. These are happy, confident children. I am not worried now about my introverted son transitioning into public high school next year. Thank you St Paul!